Essential Question:How can we study the earth on which we live using proper terminology to analyze, compare and make reference?
Assessment Prompts:
AP 1 (Know): Cardinal Directions, Longitude & Latitude lines, AP 2 (Understand): Direction, Mental Maps
AP 3 (Do): Create a compass rose, draw a mental map, Use longitude and latitude to pin point a location on the earth's surface
Activating Strategy: Nat'l Geographic Kit - “Discovering Maps” -Hand out Park Maps
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GLS Lesson Planning Template 6th Social Studies 9-12-11
AP 1 (Know): Cardinal Directions, Longitude & Latitude lines,
AP 2 (Understand): Direction, Mental Maps
AP 3 (Do): Create a compass rose, draw a mental map, Use longitude and latitude to pin point a location on the earth's surface
Nat'l Geographic Kit - “Discovering Maps” -Hand out Park Maps
AP 1 Mini-Lesson: Use park maps and worksheet to get familiar with cardinal directions
AP 2 Mini-Lesson: Draw a compass Rose
AP 3 Mini-Lesson: Draw a mental map of Bedroom layout or a first floor
Summarize AP 3: Draw a compass rose from memory, draw a mental map route from home to a location
Use route mental map to discuss the everyday uses for keeping pictures straight in our heads
Mental maps are practical everyday needs for people